Name: Ecotric Cheetah
Brand: Ecotric
Availability: InStock
Rating: 84 (138 reviews)

84/100

BikeRide Score

Users (135 ratings)

Experts (3 reviews)

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Facts

Gender

Men, Women

Type

Electric, Fat Tire, Commuter

Release Year

2019

Brand

Ecotric

Charge Time

7 Hours

Maximum Range

31 Miles

Top Speed

25 mph

Watts

500 W

Volts and Amp Hours

36V 12.5Ah

Class

Drive

Wheel Size

Number of Gears

Gearing Type

Weight

60 lb

Suspension

None

Brake Type

Disc: Mechanical

Frame Material

Aluminum

Summary of Reviews

We have read all expert and user reviews on the Ecotric Cheetah. In summary, this is what cyclists think.

7 reasons to buy

Experts and owners agree the Ecotric Cheetah is a comfortable bike on pavement.

Two testers consider the bike fun to ride.

The Cheetah has nimble handling, according to one expert.

Experts appreciate the use of brand-name drivetrain components.

A long-term tester commends the "robust" and "sturdy" frame.

Experts agree the Cheetah offers good value.

The Cheetah has derailleur and chain guards.

10 reasons not to buy

The Cheetah's brake levers are reversed, with the front brake on the right-hand side.

Owners bemoan the poor assembly instructions.

Multiple buyers report quality control issues, such as batteries that don't charge, wheels coming loose, "sloppy" brakes, and derailleurs that don't shift well.

The Cheetah's battery is small (432Wh). One tester achieves under 20 miles of throttle-only range on mostly flat terrain.

One expert rues the lack of a suspension fork for riding off-road.

The bike is not suitable for riders under 5'8".

The weak tires puncture easily and frequently when riding off-road, according to one expert.

A tester describes the Cheetah as difficult to carry and stow due to its size.

One expert and several buyers say Ecotric customer support is unhelpful.

The kickstand is too close to the brake rotor, complains one reviewer.

Bottom line

The Ecotric Cheetah is a rigid fat-tire e-bike with a 750W motor and 432Wh battery. Experts and owners (over 5'8") enjoy the comfortable, maneuverable ride and sturdy frame. Several owners say the Cheetah works well as a daily commuter bike. However, they report various quality control issues, such as faulty batteries, brakes, and derailleurs, along with poor customer service. One reviewer also says the tires are easily punctured. When it works, testers and buyers consider it a good, entry-level purchase. But the low price comes with quality compromises and probable headaches.